With its proximity to booming markets in the east, Mauritius looks set to capture a serious chunk of offshore business. But is it a threat to the Channel Islands? Dave Waller from Businesslife investigates.

The private sector operators are worried. 15% of them even consider layoffs. At six weeks of Budget 2013, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mauritius indirectly raises the pressure on the authorities.

Two members of one family must work today to survive the household, says Yusuf Ismael. This PhD in economics sounds the alarm on the impoverishment of the middle class bell and decries the fact that one out of five Mauritius earn under Rs 10,000 in the country.